They're essential, I'm afraid. [He taps his fingers once.] Although, if you wish to look into self defense... I would do it sooner than later. This place can throw anything at a person, and the more tools you're armed with, the better.

Mm... I see. Yes... nn, formally educating someone to the level of a doctor here is... difficult, to say the least. We've begun to address that, but... the best bet is being mentored one on one to gain that level of knowledge. It's a good way to learn the trade. Has either Doctors Mizuno or Faye-Ling offered to take you under their wing?